Seaside Police and Seaside Fire & Rescue responded to a report of two young adults unaccounted for in the ocean near the Turnaround at 1:47 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
A female was pulled from the water and CPR initiated by a bystander with a medical background by 1:51 p.m. Seaside Police and Fire personnel arrived shortly after and took over resuscitation efforts, during which the victim eventually regained a pulse. A male was also accounted for but did not require emergency medical intervention at the scene.
At 2:17 p.m., the female patient was transported by Medix Ambulance to Providence Seaside Hospital Emergency Department. No further information will be released regarding this incident.
The City of Seaside extends its gratitude to the brave first responders from both the Police and Fire Departments, as well as the dispatchers who manage emergency calls 24/7.
City officials remind beachgoers that the Pacific Ocean presents many dangers, even in calm conditions. Lifeguards patrol Seaside’s beach from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year to assist in public safety during the busiest months. Please use extreme caution when entering the water and never turn your back to the ocean. Learn more at SeasideFire.com/Beach-Safety.